THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO Advertising & news enquiries: Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.echo.net.au VOLUME 21 #45 7 / ,ÊÊÊÊÊÊ TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007 -" 22,300 copies every week $1 at newsagents only DO NOT READ WITH EYES CLOSED Q Rukkus fully sick Firies open their fl amin’ doors Last week was Youth Week and on the positive environment that was Friday the Rukkus Youth Festival created for the event and Baylee was held in Mullumbimby. The obviously put in an enormous skate comp was a great success with amount of energy to create a suc- many local skaters enjoying the cessful event. Also the many volun- Mullumbimby skate park. teers who supported the event In the evening the dance party at deserve recognition also. the Mullumbimby Leagues Club ‘There are few opportunities for grounds saw about 700 local youth young people to have events and enjoy a drug and alcohol free night they can’t happen successfully with- with DJ entertainment. out the support of the whole com- Byron Shire Mayor Jan Barham munity. So thanks to youth coordi- said, ‘I want to applaud the organis- nator Belle Arnold and a team of ers of the event, especially volunteers as well as the Mullumbimby High student Baylee Mullumbimby Leagues Club and Johnson. I was so impressed with the sponsors of Youth Week events.’ Bangalow Firies, from left, Aaron Brown, Shane Hulbert, Jacqui Annandale, Cole Smith and Neil King get themselves and the pumpers (the big red trucks) geared up for this weekend’s open day. Story & photo Lou Beaumont said now was a good time to take 31, 2006, there were 1,328 residen- Saturday April 28 is the NSW Fire simple fi re safety precautions in tial fi res, which represented 30% of Brigades’ (NSWFB) annual Open preparation for the cooler months. all home fi res, or 4,433, for the Day, with fi re stations across the ‘Open Day is a great opportunity entire year. state opening their doors to the for the entire family to learn about ‘As we move into winter, it is public between 10am and 2pm. how to protect themselves from fi re important that people make sure Bangalow Station Commander and what to do if there is a fi re in their smoke alarms are working, Westblade wants to invite residents the home, including calling Triple that they prepare and rehearse a to visit their local NSWFB fi re sta- Zero (000) for the NSW Fire Bri- home escape plan, and check elec- tion to meet the fi re offi cers, inspect gade,’ said Cmdr Westblade. tric blankets, power cords and heat- the fi re engines and obtain fi re ‘Winter is the worst season for ers for damage. safety tips. Commander Westblade fi res. Between June 1 and 31 August continued on page 2 Coastline Management Plan on way Byron Shire Council has engaged Byron Coastline Management Both these studies were adopted by Parsons Brinckerhoff to prepare the Committee. Council in 2000. Byron Coastline Management The Plan will be based on the ‘Council identified coastline Plan. The Plan aims to achieve the work already undertaken as part of management issues and assessed goals of the NSW Coastal Policy the Coastline Management Study the options for management of which provides a strategic frame- and Plan process as required under coastal hazards in the Coastline work for the management of the the Coastal Protection Act 1979. Management Study,’ Cr Barham NSW coastline. Byron Shire Mayor Jan Barham said. ‘Council will continue with The Coastline Management said Council has already identifi ed planned retreat to manage risk Plan is undertaken in partnership the environmental and recreational, associated with coastal hazards. with the Department of Natural landscape and amenity values of This policy has been in place Resources and will be prepared the Byron Coast in the Coastline since 1988. in accordance with the NSW Values Study and examined the ‘The development of the plan is Trampoline bungee jumping, rock climbing, music and food – Rukkus is about Government’s Coastline Man- nature and extent of coastal hazard being overseen by the Coastline much more than just skating. Photo Jeff ‘Sky’s The Limit’ Dawson agement Manual overseen by the in the Hazard Defi nition Study. continued on page 2 End of the working day! What’s for dinner? 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The event was spon- CONFERENCESPARTIES sored by Northern Rivers "OOKINGSPREFERRED OUTSIDECATERING Tourism and organised by 3UNRISE,ANE "YRON"AY Byron Shire Mayor Jan WWWlGTREERESTAURANTCOMAU BYO Barham as part of the ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Corporation) Symposium held in the Tweed. NSW Tourism CEO, John O’Neill, and Managing Director of ATEC, Mathew Hingerty, spoke about the region’s status as an ‘emerging destination’ for the interna- tional market. 7" ½-Ê"1/ "", The night was an opportu- The Samba Blisstas had the drums on full heat at the lighthouse. Photo Evan Malcolm nity to showcase the shire’s attractions and Byron United, Blisstas gave a stunning per- Marine Park, the Rainforest showcasing of the diversity of ,"1*Ê 8 , - Byron Visitor Centre and formance before a warm wel- Way project, Crystal Castle, the shire’s attractions was 6 Ê9"1Ê "" Ê9 /¶¶ Brunswick Chamber of Com- come by the Arakwal. Colin Heaney and Bird. enthusiastically received. The " ]Ê7 ÊEÊ,ÊÈpÇ merce and the Simple Pleas- The Byron Farmers Mar- Organisers from the Blues, focus was to inform the tour- ures group were on hand to ket had a colourful display Splendour, Writers and ism agents that this area offers -* Ê Ê" , display and discuss the variety and offered produce tasting, Underwater festivals high- a diverse experience for travel- Ó",£ of accommodation and activ- including local organics. The lighted the area’s diverse lers with Aboriginal culture, , ÊÊ, Ê Ê*9Ê",Ê ities available. guests were fed by Luscious, events. All visitors received a nature, health and wellbeing ",ÊÊ1 ]Ê6, ]ÊÊ"6 ,Ê " 9Ê7","1/ The guests were enter- Fins, Rae’s, Fishheads and sample bag with products and the arts. Ê* i\Ê,>V iÊä{£ÊÓÈäÊ{ä{ÊÌÊL tained by comedian Mandy Becton and the Beach and from Zentvelds, Byron Bay ‘Thanks to all those who Nolan on the bus from the Brunswick Hotels donated Cookie Company, Brookfarm, supported the event, it will no vJLÞÀ i>Ì >`vÌiÃðV°>Õ Tweed and a drive through the drinks for the night. Mas- Byron Bay Coffee and doubt bring benefi ts to the Brunswick and when they sages from Byron @ Byron Refreshed Lemon Myrtle. area by attracting visitors who arrived at the Cape they were and Bien Etre were available Mayor Barham said, ‘The respect and appreciate the val- ¹LZVgZl]VilZ greeted by a spectacular sun- and there were displays by Cape Byron event was a big ues and attractions that the set. The 25 strong Samba Arakwal National Park, Byron hit with the visitors and the community enjoys.’ gZeZViZYanYd# :mXZaaZcXZ!i]Zc! 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Inc, in conjunction with the will be invited to participate ‘As you go through your ÈÈn{Ê£ÇÇÇÈÈn{ÈÈÈÈÈÈÈÈn{Ê£ÇÇÇÈnÈÈnÈn{nnn{{{Ê{Ê£ÇÇÇ{Ê£{ £ÇÇÇ££ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ The art competition has Ocean Shores Community I]Z:X]d¼hVgiYZeVgibZci in site inspections, workshops escape plan with the entire four sections – watercolour; Association, are very pleased and open house forums to family you may come across oil and acrylic; mixed media; to announce the major provide insight into the problems, such as the chil- $3&"5*7&-*()5*/(40-65*0/4 and drawing, each with a sponsor, oceanshores tv. com. issues, knowledge and practi- dren aren’t clear about what first prize of $500 and a Gala opening night is Friday cal solutions.’ they need to do, or they second prize of $100. Every- August 10 at the Ocean Further information can want to go back for a pet or one is encouraged to enter. Shores Community Centre, be obtained from Council’s favourite toy. Please get your entry forms with presentation of prizes Project Manager Phyliss ‘It’s better to iron out in to the registrar by July 20.